The latest dietary guidelines recommend the daily intake of foods from the meat and meat alternatives group to equal 1 serve for children aged 2-3 years, 1 ½ serves for children aged 4-8 years and 2 ½ serves for children aged 9 and over. A serving size of food from this group is equal to [Read more…]
“Is grass-fed or grain-fed beef better for you?”
As far as I’m aware, there are no strict regulations over whether meat can be called ‘grass-fed’ or ‘grain fed’ so it’s likely that even within these different classifications there will be a wide variation in the nutritional quality of the meat. Grass-fed beef is generally higher in omega-3 fatty acids than grain-fed, but this [Read more…]
“How long is it safe to keep leftovers in the fridge?”
Leftovers should be stored in a sealed container within 1-2 hours of being cooked and can be kept in the fridge for 3-4 days. Unused raw meat should be consumed within 2 days of being opened from the packet, with the exception of cured meats such as bacon and salami which can be kept in [Read more…]
